Chapter 172 Clues
"No, Principal Chu, you misunderstood." Yan Yaqin realized belatedly that Chu Ci seemed to be completely different from what she had imagined, so she quickly changed her strategy.
"I really don't mean to force you, I really don't. It's just that I really have no other choice!"
Unfortunately, Chu Ci didn't buy her tricks at all. "No other way?"
Even though Yan Yaqin noticed that Chu Ci's mood was a little strange, she still nodded repeatedly.
Seeing this, Chu Ci couldn't help but shake his head. He really wouldn't give up until he reached the Yellow River!
Therefore, Chu Ci simply pointed out the fact that Yan Yaqin deliberately ignored.
"Huh, Yan Yaqin, you were able to successfully give birth to the only male child in a family as complicated as the Su family."
"Even though Su Jinghua has always been in poor health, the Su family hasn't had any other male heirs in all these years. Who would believe you if you said there were no tricks or schemes involved?"
Having her cards revealed so ruthlessly, Yan Yaqin's face turned pale at first, with a trace of panic and shame flashing in her eyes. Then she gritted her teeth and simply stopped pretending.
She suddenly stood up, her expression instantly becoming ferocious, and her voice became sharp: "Chief Chu, you are forcing us mother and son into a dead end!"
"Look, it's so hard for me, an orphan with a widowed mother, to survive in the fierce and ferocious environment of the Su family!"
"You have always considered yourself kind and righteous, but why are you so heartless when faced with our mother and son's request for help? You are unwilling to help us?"
"Can you just watch us fall into such a desperate situation and do nothing?"
"Aren't you afraid of retribution for doing this?"
Her words were full of accusations and resentment, completely different from her previous weak appearance.
Chu Ci sighed inwardly, but his expression remained as calm as usual. He then responded slowly and unhurriedly, "So, Madam Su, how does she plan to bring retribution upon this headmaster?"
Yan Yaqin stared at Chu Ci closely. When she saw Chu Ci's eyes were still bright and normal, she couldn't help but be a little surprised and blurted out: "You...are you okay?"
Chu Ci raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in his smile, and said to Yan Yaqin, "I thought Madam Su was very capable, but it turns out she only used a small trick like drugs."
"This method must have been learned from the Su family, right? Madam Su really disappoints me."
Seeing this, Yan Yaqin's originally strong confidence instantly dissipated, and she finally began to feel scared.
But she still forced herself to remain calm, gritting her teeth and threateningly said, "Mr. Chu, you must think carefully. Aren't you afraid that I will tell the master about what happened today?"
"The master values Jinghua very much. He will never watch Jinghua die like this."
"Then the master will definitely not let you go. You must bear the consequences of your actions today!"
Speaking of this, Yan Yaqin deliberately paused, as if trying to create a sense of oppression for Chu Ci.
Seeing that Chu Ci remained unmoved, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and pretend to be very imposing, continuing: "It's not too late for you to regret now. As long as you agree to help us mother and son, I can pretend that nothing has happened."
"I refuse, Madam Su, please go back!" Chu Ci said expressionlessly.
At this moment, Chu Ci had already made a clear judgment in his mind: Yan Yaqin had probably been completely tamed under the influence of the Su family, and she herself was unaware of it.
When a normal mother faces someone who may be able to cure her son, she will hesitate and consider whether to cooperate, after all, it concerns the child's future and hope.
However, Yan Yaqin had no sincerity from the very beginning, and the means she used were limited to those small tricks in the backyard that were not presentable. It was really sad and ridiculous.
However, Yan Yaqin misinterpreted the meaning of Chu Ci.
In an instant, her eyes widened with anger and her expression became extremely ugly. She really could not remember how long it had been since she had suffered such an insult.
Ever since marrying into the Su family, she had always been treated with respect by others. No one had ever dared to reject her so openly and without giving her any face. "Master Chu, don't regret it!"
Chu Ci shook his head helplessly and said slowly, "Madam Su, before you make a decision, I advise you to discuss it with Master Su. Otherwise, it will easily damage the relationship between mother and son."
Yan Yaqin paused slightly at this. She hadn't expected Chu Ci to strike back right after she'd threatened him. She was furious, her body trembling slightly, her hands clenched into fists, but her rationality controlled her impulses, and she tried to maintain her composure.
"Thank you, Mr. Chu, for the reminder." She squeezed out these words with difficulty, full of reluctance and anger.
After she finished speaking, she could no longer hold on, her trembling intensified, her steps became unsteady, and she staggered away slowly, her back looking disheveled and full of helplessness and resentment.
Therefore, it was unknown whether after she left, Yuanniang, the three sisters of the Fan family, Linglong, who were hiding in the more secluded corner behind the screen, as well as Taoist Yunshang and Doctor Hua who were in the next room in the side hall, all came out.
"Boss, it seems we have miscalculated. I'm afraid Yan Yaqin will be of no help to our plan." Yuanniang frowned tightly and said worriedly as soon as she came out.
Fan Qianxi also said immediately: "Yes, Yuanniang is right. We misjudged her before. We thought we could use her to advance our plan, but now it seems unlikely."
"Is there something wrong with this Madam Su's brain? She's in a family like the Su family, yet she has such complete faith in her husband? This is totally unlike a normal person's reaction."
Compared to Yuanniang and Fan Qianxi, Qianxue was more perceptive and she noticed more about Yan Yaqin's abnormality.
Chu Ci frowned slightly and expressed his suspicions: "Yan Yaqin has been completely infected and assimilated by the Su family's ideas, but she herself seems to be unaware of it."
After hearing Chu Ci's speculation, Taoist Yun Shang slowly raised his hand and gently stroked his chin, his eyes gradually revealing a thoughtful look.
After a moment, he made a rather bold guess: "Perhaps, the Su family's affairs are not just a matter of their behavior. Perhaps there are also some strange things about the Su family's feng shui?"
This angle was something no one had anticipated, so they all asked in unison, "Master Yunshang, did you see any clues?"
Upon hearing this, Taoist Master Yun Shang shook his head slightly and said, "I'm not sure yet."
As soon as these words came out, boos broke out.
Taoist Master Yun Shang didn't care at all and continued, "But don't you think there's a huge difference between the Madam Su we saw and the sister that Teacher Yan mentioned?"
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